Which philosophical doctrine argues that the moral worth of an action is determi

Practice Questions

Q1
Which philosophical doctrine argues that the moral worth of an action is determined by its outcome?
  1. A. Deontology
  2. B. Virtue Ethics
  3. C. Consequentialism
  4. D. Hedonism

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which philosophical doctrine argues that the moral worth of an action is determined by its outcome?
  • Step 1: Understand that there are different ways to think about what makes an action right or wrong.
  • Step 2: Learn that some philosophies focus on the results of actions rather than the actions themselves.
  • Step 3: Identify the term 'Consequentialism' as the philosophy that says the outcome of an action determines if it is good or bad.
  • Step 4: Remember that in Consequentialism, if the result is positive, the action is considered morally right.
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